Big news for travelers and businesses! 🤝 China and India have agreed to resume direct flights between the Chinese mainland and India, marking a major step in rebuilding ties between the two Asian giants. The announcement came after high-level talks in Beijing, where officials outlined plans to deepen cooperation across politics, culture, and trade.
🛫 Key Developments:
- Direct flights will restart, making travel easier for students, professionals, and adventurers.
- Both nations will celebrate 75 years of diplomatic relations in 2025 with cultural exchanges, media partnerships, and think tank collaborations.
- India pledged support for China’s leadership of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), boosting regional security and economic initiatives.
- Pilgrimages to sacred sites in China’s Xizang region will resume for Indian travelers by 2025.
🌐 The deal also includes agreements on cross-border river management and journalist exchanges, signaling a push for transparency and mutual trust. “We must act in the fundamental interests of our peoples,” said a Chinese official, emphasizing long-term strategic cooperation.
For globetrotters and business networks, this is a win for connectivity – and maybe the start of cheaper flight tickets! 💸 Let us know where you’d fly first in the comments. 👇
Reference(s):
cgtn.com